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5 Expert Tips On Planning The Perfect Proposal

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Christina & Derek Wedding - Wedding Ring Detail - The Foundry LIC - Kevin Markland Photography

Christina & Derek Wedding – Wedding Ring Detail – The Foundry LIC – Kevin Markland Photography

 

We always look forward to hearing about our brides’ amazing proposal stories. Each story is different from the next and one thing is for sure, there is no right or wrong way to pop the question. Still, the person who is doing the asking could be feeling the pressure. While getting engaged is an exciting milestone for any couple, it can also come with some challenges during the planning process. Proposing to the love of your life should be a joyous time, not one that causes stress, so we have compiled a few tips to get you started!
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Wedding Favors Ideas That Double As Beautiful Decor

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When it comes to designing a wedding, brides dream about a day where every decorative flourish is flawlessly executed. At the same time, it’s refreshing to add touches that are little unexpected, fun, and show your personality. One way to show your creative side is by incorporating wedding favors into the decorative scenery. You’ll be amazed by how little details like vibrant packaging, festive colored treats, and thoughtful keepsakes work to enhance both the look and feel of your wedding.

 

Wedding Favor Centerpieces - via marthastewartweddings.com

Wedding Favor Centerpieces – via marthastewartweddings.com

 

Wedding Favor Centerpiece - via marthastewartweddings.com

Wedding Favor Centerpiece – via marthastewartweddings.com

 

Wedding Favor Flower Centerpiece

Of course you’ll want to save some of your wedding flowers, but not all of them! Encourage guests to take home floral centerpieces by placing blooms in charming vintage cans or in vases displayed on a cake stand.
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Beautiful Ways to Decorate Your Ceremony Aisle

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So much work and anticipation leads up to that moment when a bride takes her first steps down the aisle. As one of the most important walks a woman takes in her life, it should be as beautiful as possible.

How you choose to decorate the ceremony aisle depends on two main things – the venue and your style of wedding. From glowing candles to a dusting of flower petals to floral seating accents, there are many ways to enhance the scene to reflect your personality. Read on to see show-stopping designs from our Real BB Weddings.

Aisle Runner of Flower Petals

Is there anything more romantic than a bride walking upon a bed of flower petals to meet her groom-in-waiting?
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Stunning Wedding Table Setting Ideas Your Guests Will Love

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Any wedding planner will tell you that in order to pull off a show-stopping wedding, you must pay attention to detail. And one décor feature your guests will surely notice is the table setting. Details like beautiful linens, elegant plates, a colorful menu, and creative place cards work to set a memorable dining scene that everyone will be talking about long after your wedding.

To help the bride in search of inspiration for creating a standout tablescape at her reception, here are stunning table setting ideas from our Real BB Weddings.

 

 

Evoke the ambiance of a whimsical garden by anchoring a long table with a garland made of blooms and greenery. Keep the tabletop looking light and festive with white tableware complemented by a menu with exquisite floral design, pastel green linen, and gold silverware.
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